American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers Present Results on Whether Soy Improves AsthmaMay 20, 2013
- Asthma has increased in prevalence and severity over the last several decades for unknown reasons. Researchers suggest that a person’s diet may impact asthma and that specific foods, such as soy, are likely to improve asthma. However, the latest study from the American Lung Association Asthma Clinical Research Centers (ACRC), found that ingesting a major component of soy in pill form had no effect on asthma compared to a group taking placebo.

American Lung Association Announces National Awards for Asthma-Friendly Schools May 1, 2013
- The American Lung Association today announced the launch of its national Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative (AFSI) Champion Awards, which recognize schools that have taken steps toward establishing asthma-friendly learning environments. Applications for the award are open to the public and will be accepted through June 15, 2013.

American Lung Association: S. 772 Gives Sweetheart Deal to Cigar IndustryApril 19, 2013
- S. 772 is a sweetheart deal to a small number of cigar companies, attempting to strip the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its authority to protect our kids and our health from the dangers posed by cigar use. The American Lung Association strongly opposes S. 772 and urges U.S. Senators to oppose this bill.